India WPC on Equipment Type Approval & Import exemption for certain categories of Wireless Equipment for testing/Prototype sample units by self-declaration regulation

Exemption of Equipment Type Approval (ETA) & Import for certain categories of Wireless Equipment operating in license exempt bands for testing/Prototype sample units by self-declaration regulation.

India Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) on February 26, 2019 waived the requirement for obtaining Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for tests, prototypes, samples and pre-launch units of wireless equipment operating in the license exempted band in India.

This category includes mobile phones, laptops, electronic notepads, smart watches, Short Range Devices (including accessories), microphones, speakers, headphones, earphones, printers, scanners, cameras and Test & measurement equipment.

This decision of DoT and WPC will definitely facilitate a timely and hassle free import process of sample devices for various testing and R&D purposes.

The order allowed ETA through self-declaration for commercial and finished products. It added that self-declaration from an importer or authorised Indian representative may be treated as sufficient evidence to process such clearances by the customs and central excise authorities.

Attached is the memorandum and self-declaration format.